Slag suffers as [main attack]

"Boss, tell me, what's wrong with this person?"

"Reporting to my father, my son thinks that this person has been in office for many years without any significant political achievements. It can be seen that his talents are mediocre and he cannot be entrusted with a heavy responsibility. He is a person who is not filial or fraternal, his conduct is unbearable, this is the second; during this person’s official career, his colleagues were dissatisfied with him a lot, it can be seen that this person’s virtue is lacking, this is the third..."

The eldest prince rambled on and listed many reasons why this official could not be promoted, counting him down from head to toe, wishing that he would find out all the bad things he did when he was a child. This means finding fault, and few people in the upper echelons can't hear it come out.

The emperor sat at the head, noncommittal to what the eldest prince said: "Is it finished?"

The eldest prince glanced at the prince hesitantly, as if he had made up his mind, gritted his teeth, and said, "I want to tell my father, I have one more word. I heard that when the prince was ordered by the emperor to go to the south of the Yangtze River for inspection, this person had secretly received the prince. So much flattery to the crown prince, but he has no eyes on his father! Now, the crown prince has left many Beijing officials unused, but sent a local inspector to Shandong to temporarily act as the governor. I can't bear your father to be deceived by others, and I don't want the prince to make mistakes again, I hope your father will see clearly!"

The first prince's words almost didn't make it clear that the prince is nepotism, taking the opportunity to support cronies and install party members.

The reason why the eldest prince dared to confront the prince like this was because he knew how taboo the emperor was about such things.As long as he lets the emperor see how long the prince's hand is stretched out and how big the threat is, the emperor will not hold him accountable for disrespecting the prince and discord with his brothers, but will praise him greatly and promote people in his lineage as a warning Prince.

To be honest, the governor of Shandong today is not a good job, but a hot potato.No matter who goes, there is a danger of being scalded. Even if the prince sends his confidants there, it may not be able to please him.But on the other hand, the person recommended by the prince has been in the position of the third rank for six or seven years. If he hadn't encountered such a critical situation, he would not have had the chance to be promoted.

If the emperor doesn't mind, the eldest prince wants to win this position for his own people.

The high-ranking officials under him often take idle positions, some are poor and some are soft-spoken, which really doesn't help him much.The position of governor of Shandong is high enough and important enough. Instead of letting other people do it, he certainly hopes to let his own person sit in that position.

But the First Prince just thought about it.He knew in his heart that his father would most likely let his cronies take up this position, and would not hand it over to them, the prince's subordinates.

The crown prince glanced at the eldest prince, with a hint of sarcasm drawn at the corner of his mouth.

If the Eldest Prince knew that the inspector whom he criticized and looked down upon in every possible way was his father, he wondered how he would feel.Does he really think that he is like him, with no one under his command, and he wants to put his own people on top of him when he grabs an important position?

The prince would recommend the inspector, naturally because he saw the emperor's mind.Xi Ruier revealed to the eldest prince that "the prince attaches great importance to the inspector", and the first prince thought that the inspector was the prince, and obstructed him in every possible way to act as the governor of Shandong... I have to say, this It's a sad story indeed.

This time, the eldest prince not only targeted the prince, but also offended the third prince and the emperor.

After the eldest prince finished talking on the phone eloquently and was waiting for the emperor to express his opinion, he saw the emperor throwing a teacup in his direction.Although the teacup didn't hit the First Prince directly, it did wet the hem of the First Prince's court clothes and shoes.

The eldest prince had a bad feeling in his heart, and before he had time to think about it, he heard the emperor say: "You know the details, it seems that you came prepared, right? Since you know that the prince is going to the south of the Yangtze River under my order , then do you know that it is my intention that the crown prince summoned Gu Yancha envoy alone? You said that the crown prince recommended Gu Yancha envoy out of selfishness, so tell me, you made a lot of nonsense in the early court today, framed officials, suspected brothers, and For what!"

"Son, my son..." The First Prince trembled his lips, he never thought that the matter would develop to this point.

Knowing the news in advance, he should have seized the opportunity, but who knows, the so-called opportunity made him rejected by his father.

Recalling the two pieces of information that Xi Ruier gave him-the emperor intends to replace the governor of Shandong; the prince pays special attention to the inspector Gu.

The first one, let him think that he has an opportunity to take advantage of, and the second one, let him attack the crown prince like holding a sword.Thinking about it now, the information to be conveyed in these two pieces of information is not what he and his uncle thought at all!Wrong, all wrong!

Of course, if Xi Ruier was here, he would still feel that he was very kind. After all, he did not pass false information to the First Prince as planned.He only selectively told the First Prince about the content of the information when passing on the information, and he would not let the First Prince know about those information points that would "trouble" the First Prince.

If the eldest prince knew about Xi Ruier's inner activities, he would really "thank" him!

Now that the situation is urgent, the eldest prince can't think much about it for a while.It is only serious to find a way to let the emperor calm down his anger first!

"I don't have any other intentions, I'm just worried about my father..."

"Worried about me, are you so worried that you have found out the eight generations of a local official's ancestors? I don't know, what else in this world you don't know!" The emperor snorted heavily. Son, he has grown his heart and become the master of his father.

Another point, the emperor did not say.The first prince got the news in advance that he was interested in being an inspector, which made the emperor very alert.Although it was seen that the First Prince mistakenly thought that Gu Yanchashi was the Prince's person, but looking at the information that the First Prince got, it is not difficult to find out how deeply his subordinates have been planted.

If it is said that the prince's power outside made the emperor jealous and wanted to suppress it from time to time, the power hidden in the dark by the eldest prince also aroused the emperor's suspicion.Uncertainties from around you are always more dangerous than uncertainties outside.

The emperor's words were really heart-breaking, the eldest prince showed a horrified look on his face, and plopped down on his knees: "My son is terrified! My father and emperor have learned from you, my son will never have such a heart..."

It doesn't matter whether he has such thoughts or not. The actions of the eldest prince have already touched the sensitive string in the emperor's heart. As a result, the eldest prince fell into bad luck. Not only the few officials under him were demoted After taking office, he himself was scolded bloody by the emperor in front of all civil and military officials in the court hall.

Afterwards, the emperor was still perplexed, and issued a decree to send it to the elder prince's family, and reprimanded Marquis Chang Ning. The elder prince himself was also ordered by the emperor to contemplate his mistakes in the palace.

The growth of the First Prince's Party relies on the emperor's favor. Now, the emperor is furious, and many people who defected to the First Prince began to wait and see.It can be said that if the eldest prince finally wants to seize the throne, the emperor must pave the way for him.But does the emperor look like he wants to support the eldest prince?A prince who has been reprimanded mercilessly in front of the civil and military courts, even if he becomes the crown prince in the future, how can he convince the public?Everyone will remember the embarrassment of the First Prince today.

After punishing the first prince and his family, the third prince also failed to escape the punishment.

What happened in Shandong was, after all, provoked by members of the Three Princes' Party.The matter has come to this point, but the third prince's first thought was not to properly resolve the matter, but to confuse the matter so that his subordinates can continue to hold important positions. In the subsequent process, he did not show What can come.For this son, the emperor was also quite disappointed.

His successor must not be such a person who can't distinguish between priorities, let alone someone who can't afford to lose.and slime?Thank goodness he figured it out!

The emperor said that he had no intention of changing the crown prince, but he had been committed to supporting the eldest prince and the third prince, and fighting against the crown prince, so as to ensure his authority, lest his subjects become the crown prince's subjects.But look at what the eldest prince and the third prince supported by him look like?The emperor suddenly felt that he couldn't bear to look directly at him.It seems that among his three elder princes, only the crown prince is worthy of the big job.

After demoting several members of the Three Princes' Party and seizing power, the emperor consulted his officials again.

After such a thing, how could the courtiers still not understand what the emperor meant?At present, they all agreed with the prince and recommended Gu Yincha to be the interim governor of Shandong to handle Shandong affairs.

The emperor was satisfied, the crown prince was satisfied, and most of the courtiers were also satisfied. The only ones who were dissatisfied were probably the eldest prince and the third prince who were imprisoned.The eldest prince has always wanted to win over the third prince and deal with the prince together, but he has never been successful. Now, the two have become veritable brothers and sisters.

……

The moment the prince stepped into the bedroom, he began to unconsciously look for Xi Ruier.

Xiao Dezi had a very winking look, knowing that the prince and Xi Ruier probably had something to say, after serving the prince and changing into casual clothes, he led the people out.On the table there is a refreshment prepared before burning incense, if the prince is hungry, he can also rest his stomach.

"Come on down, Gui."

A figure that almost merged with the palace floated down from the beam.

Seeing the person whom he misses day and night, the prince still has a sullen face: "Do you have to be invited by the orphan every time before you are willing to come out? You dark guard, you have a big airs!"

Xi Ruier looked at the prince calmly: "The secret guard should stay in the dark, and only come out if the master orders."

"You remember this one, but do you still remember that Gu told you to follow Gu's side at all times, so that Gu can see you when he turns his head? Why don't you do it?"

Xi Ruier said strangely: "I'm not a eunuch." Only eunuchs and maids can follow him all the time as the prince said, so that he can see them when he turns his head, right?Could it be that the prince wants him to be a eunuch?This is absolutely impossible.In the artificial human code given to him by his father, self-mutilation is absolutely not allowed.

On the contrary, the prince, when he heard Xi Ruier's words suddenly, he couldn't turn his mind for a moment: "When did Gu say that I want you to be a eunuch?" Ever since he discovered his feelings for this person, how could he be willing to hurt this person? a cent?

"You've always said that." In short, this point is absolutely non-negotiable, even if the crown prince expresses it to him!After thinking about it, it was rare for Xi Ruier to explain kindly this time: "Only an eunuch can always be by your side. I am not an eunuch."

It turned out that he had made such an oolong!The prince looked at Xi Ruier's serious appearance, and felt amused in his heart. He couldn't help but want to tease him: "Then if I'm lonely, I want you to be a eunuch? Have you never followed?"

He raised his chin slightly, and his brows were full of arrogance. If he was in front of outsiders, he would look domineering, and he would not allow anyone to challenge his authority. But in front of Cyril, this arrogance is really in vain. .

When people see it, not only do they not feel offended, but they also feel cute.

Xi Ruier silently sized up the prince for a long time, and when the prince was staring at him until the hair on his body was about to fluff, he said in a strange and sympathetic tone: "Is there such a shortage of money in the East Palace? Even a small eunuch can’t afford it, and I have to ask the hidden guards to pay for it!”

The prince, who had always lived a happy life and had never worried about money, suddenly became a little worried.

The sweetheart thinks he has no money, so how can he break it, hehe~

Well, that's not the point, the point is why his sweetheart's thinking is always jumping like this, how did he associate the issue of the eunuch with the financial situation of the Eastern Palace?